Published: February 20, 2014 9:46 AM

The zoo will be looking to fill jobs in the areas of guest services, education, horticulture, finance and custodial. In the area of guest services the zoo will be looking for people to work admissions, rides, gift shop and food service. The zoo’s summer season runs April 1 – September 30. Applicants can fill out an application and some on-the-spot interviews will take place. Anyone interested must be 18 years or older and the Akron Zoo is a drug-free work place.

The Akron Zoo is open 361 days a year. Winter hours, are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and admission is $7.00 per person. Children under two are free and parking is $2.00. For more information visit www.akronzoo.org or call (330) 375-2550.